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Markets react to the US midterms: the dollar falls and gold rises

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Published 4 Nov 2026, 7:00 pm·1 h ago·1 min read

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The US dollar weakened against major currencies on Wednesday morning and gold rose more than 2% to above US$4,000 an ounce as markets assessed the Democratic victory in the midterm elections, which will give the opposition control of both chambers of Congress for the final two years of Donald Trump’s presidency.

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American voters delivered a strong rebuke to President Donald Trump, handing Democrats majorities in both chambers of Congress.

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